https://medicalxpress.com/dermatology-news/ en-us Latest medical news and research in Dermatology A study titled "Liposuction versus conservative therapy for patients with lipoedema: A randomized controlled multi-center clinical trial" published in The Lancet, provides the first large-scale, multicenter evidence base for the surgical treatment of lipedema. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-liposuction-lipedema-pain-treatment.html Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:03 EDT news707740382 Men already genetically at risk for the most common form of hair loss have a 7% added risk of losing their hair if they use drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound for type 2 diabetes and obesity, a new study shows. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-hair-loss-men-linked-weight.html Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:01 EDT news707486965 When it comes to aging skin, scientists think of much more than wrinkles. They think of an organ with multitudes of microbes, immune cells, structural proteins and chemical signals that constantly interact with one another. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-skin-reveal-clues-aging-frailty.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:03 EDT news707561936 Cancers actively remodel their surrounding cells and tissues to create a microenvironment that favors their growth, survival and spread. Melanoma, a cancer of the pigment-producing melanocytes of the skin, is one of the most aggressive skin cancers and can rapidly metastasize if not detected and treated early. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-melanoma-silences-skin-natural-antitumor.html Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:03 EDT news707484661 A research team has developed a wearable patch that simultaneously promotes wound closure and tissue regeneration using room light or sunlight, without batteries or an external electrical power source. The work has been published online in Advanced Materials. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-ambient-wearable-patch-wound-treatment.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:20:05 EDT news706359661 US drugmakers Merck and Moderna said Wednesday a personalized cancer treatment had shown success in reducing the recurrence of melanoma tumors in a late-stage trial hailed by experts as a "breakthrough." https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-merck-moderna-skin-cancer-vaccine.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:16:57 EDT news706353396 As we age, the skin loses part of its ability to regenerate, heal wounds and maintain an effective barrier against the outside world. Among the causes of this deterioration is low-grade, persistent age-associated inflammation, but the mechanisms that keep this response active in skin cells are not yet well understood. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-aging-reprograms-skin-genetic-inflammation.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:03 EDT news706268221 Upadacitinib is a medication widely used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis that works by inhibiting Janus kinase (JAK) enzymes, which are involved in signaling pathways that regulate immune responses. Now, scientists have found another application for this immune system-modulating drug. Two recent Phase III international trials involving 1,399 people found that upadacitinib helped with alopecia areata, which causes people to lose hair, resulting in small, round bald patches on the scalp and elsewhere on the body. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-common-arthritis-pill-repurposed-boost.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:40:01 EDT news706178056 Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered a mechanism that may explain why people with Darier disease, a rare genetic skin disorder, often develop symptoms years after birth and experience painful flare-ups triggered by heat, sunlight and psychological stress. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-darier-disease-cells-antioxidant-defenses.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:20:01 EDT news705842029 The human body experiences allergic reactions when the immune system mistakenly overreacts to harmless substances, known as allergens, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. While this often causes mild symptoms such as sneezing or a runny nose, it can sometimes trigger a severe, life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-critical-immune-pathway-skin-allergies.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:20:04 EDT news705250981 Since its discovery in Japan in 2009, a deadly fungus has emerged in hospitals around the world. The pathogen, known as Candida auris, lives silently on the skin. But it can be deadly if it reaches the bloodstream, killing about 3,000 patients in hospitals and long-term care facilities a year in the U.S. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-deadly-candida-auris-hair-follicles.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:20 EDT news705159661 Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that immunosuppressed patients with non-melanoma skin cancer are not missing the key cancer-fighting immune cells found in immunocompetent patients, but those cells—known as macrophages—have lost the ability to communicate effectively. This new understanding may help researchers develop treatment approaches for these aggressive skin cancers. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-immune-cell-dysfunction-absence-skin.html Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:20:05 EDT news705163321 Many medical devices and wearable health sensors work by shining light into the skin and measuring the signal that returns. These technologies are used in products ranging from pulse oximeters to fitness trackers. However, studies have shown that some optical devices can be less accurate for people with darker skin, raising concerns about health care equity and patient safety. In a recent study reported in the Journal of Biomedical Optics, researchers at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland addressed this problem by developing realistic skin-like test models that represent a range of skin tones and include artificial blood vessels with flowing blood-like fluid. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-skin-medical-devices-people-tones.html Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:00:03 EDT news705082622 A one-size-fits-all approach likely isn't the best strategy when designing artificial intelligence systems that assist users in disease diagnosis. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-medical-ai-benefits-vary-expertise.html Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:20:05 EDT news705053881